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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelA3A3New Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $17,915
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $17,040
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Sport Package 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Satellite radio 350 350 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof     1,000
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Sport Package 1,638    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Satellite radio 319 319 331
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 4,400 2,600 1,375
Options (change) 4,005 2,367 1,214
Destination 720 720 700
Total Price $29,860 $37,300 $19,990
Total Invoice $27,723 $34,648 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,738
Model Year200620062009
ModelA3A3New Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,860$37,300$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,265-7,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,595$30,010$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,415$0
Total Invoice$27,723$34,648$18,954
Adjustments for Features-3,031-6,7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,692$27,876$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,184$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620062009
ModelA3A3New Beetle
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Trip computer $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,590$8,615$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$7,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,031-6,7720

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062009
ModelA3New Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in98.7 in
Length168.7 in161.1 in
Width69.5 in67.9 in
Height56.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested23011%
Total Not Requested182589%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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